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T84.19

Non-billable

Mech compl of internal fixation device of bones of limb

Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T80-T88

Parent Code

T84.1

Child Codes

9

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Obstruction (mechanical) of internal fixation device of bones of limb
  • Perforation of internal fixation device of bones of limb
  • Protrusion of internal fixation device of bones of limb

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
  • artificial opening status (Z93.-)
  • closure of external stoma (Z43.-)
  • fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic device (Z44.-)
  • burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiation (T20-T32)
  • complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator] (J95.850)
  • poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)
  • postprocedural fever (R50.82)
  • specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
  • cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal puncture (G97.0)
  • colostomy malfunction (K94.0-)
  • disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalance (E86-E87)
  • functional disturbances following cardiac surgery (I97.0-I97.1)
  • intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems (D78.-, E36.-, E89.-, G97.3-, G97.4, H59.3-, H59.-, H95.2-, H95.3, I97.4-, I97.5, J95.6-, J95.7, K91.6-, L76.-, M96.-, N99.-)
  • ostomy complications (J95.0-, K94.-, N99.5-)
  • postgastric surgery syndromes (K91.1)
  • postlaminectomy syndrome NEC (M96.1)
  • postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome (I97.2)
  • postsurgical blind-loop syndrome (K91.2)
  • ventilator associated pneumonia (J95.851)
  • failure and rejection of transplanted organs and tissues (T86.-)
  • fracture of bone following insertion of orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis or bone plate (M96.6)
  • mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of feet (T84.2-)
  • mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of fingers (T84.2-)
  • mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of hands (T84.2-)
  • mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of toes (T84.2-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Child Codes (9)

T84.190

Mech compl of internal fixation device of right humerus

T84.191

Mech compl of internal fixation device of left humerus

T84.192

Mech compl of int fix of bone of right forearm

T84.193

Mech compl of int fix of bone of left forearm

T84.194

Mech compl of internal fixation device of right femur

T84.195

Mech compl of internal fixation device of left femur

T84.196

Mech compl of int fix of bone of right lower leg

T84.197

Mech compl of int fix of bone of left lower leg

T84.199

Mech compl of internal fixation device of unsp bone of limb

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mech compl of internal fixation device of bones of limb?

The ICD-10-CM code for mech compl of internal fixation device of bones of limb is T84.19. The full clinical description is "Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb". T84.19 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T84.19 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T84.19 represents "Other mechanical complication of internal fixation device of bones of limb". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T84.19 a billable code?

No, T84.19 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under T84.19.

What chapter is T84.19 in?

T84.19 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T84.19?

T84.19 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under T84.19?

T84.19 has 9 child codes, including: T84.190 (Mech compl of internal fixation device of right humerus), T84.191 (Mech compl of internal fixation device of left humerus), T84.192 (Mech compl of int fix of bone of right forearm), T84.193 (Mech compl of int fix of bone of left forearm), and 5 more.

Are additional codes required with T84.19?

Yes, when using T84.19 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T84.19?

T84.19 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2890656, C2890653, C2890654, C2890655. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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